As Minnesota State Fair prepares for success, others struggle
The Minnesota State Fair is among the most successful in the country.
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Some state fairs have had major drops in attendance in recent years, leaving their states to cover increasing losses. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jim Tucker, president and CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, a voluntary organization that represents more than 1,300 various state fairs, festivals and shows.
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